Town Hall this evening to discuss limited reopening for Jumuah, requirements for a safe event and some religious guidance on performing Jumuah at this time. #jumuah #prayers #placesofworship #COVID__19 #ontario #canada pic.twitter.com/qOX2PRhAij
— IIT (@IIT1630) June 10, 2020
Town Hall on limited reopening for Jumuah https://t.co/EtwTwtLX6D
— IIT (@IIT1630) June 10, 2020
“Our masjid is re-opening with a limit of 100 people per prayer.
It is important to keep the following points in mind
1. Salah/Jumuah Registration is required
2. Bring your own mask and wear it at all times
3. Wudu must be completed at home as washrooms will be closed
4. Children and high risk groups must pray at home
5. Prayers and khutbahs will be kept to a maximum of 15 minutes
6. 2 metre physical distancing must be maintained at all times
7. You must show proof of registration
8. Prayers will be held outdoors
9. Bring your own chairs if required
10. No socializing, handshaking, or hugging
11. Bring your own prayer mat to use
12. No Sunnah or Nafl prayers at the masjid
13. Safety check station will be at the entraceDisclaimed: While the safety of the community if of utmost priority, there is still some risk present with visiting the masjid.
Each individual bears the responsibility for their own actions and the masjid will not be held liable for any complications arising from your visit to the masjid.
By the grace of Allah we will be holding two outdoor Jumu’ah prayers in a limited and controlled manner on Friday, June 12.
As you aware aware, COVID-19 remains a serious health risk and we need to do our part to minimize the spread of the virus.”
“Check Islam.ca for all updates regarding this Friday’s khutbah and prayer!
– Join our Town Hall at 7:00 PM today
– Perform a Self Assessment for COVID-19
– Register for one of two Jumu’ah sessions at 8:00 PM
– Stay online for our Hadith Notes Session at 8:00 PM
– Take precautions and join us on Friday
– If you cannot attend, join us online for the Khutbah at 1:30 and 2:30 PM”https://www.facebook.com/IslamicInstituteOfToronto/posts/1948945438573552
Limited and controlled reopening for Friday prayers on June 12th. For details see https://t.co/lhIpScvbE2 #COVID__19 #jumuah #muslims #ontario #islam #prayers #khutbah @njaved @stevenzzhou @radiyahch pic.twitter.com/sANhqi9TSX
— IIT (@IIT1630) June 10, 2020
“Important Update:
Due to a last-minute directive by the Provincial Authorities, we are not allowed to pray outdoors and therefore the prayers will now be held indoors. We are still trying to understand the rationale of this directive; however we will comply and require all worshippers to comply with all rules and restrictions.
Alhamdulillah we have the capacity to accommodate this change, so all plans and restrictions will remain the same.
– Only registered participants will be admitted
– Must wear masks at all times
– Must bring your own prayer rug
– Hand Sanitization station will be available
– keep a safe distance of at least 2 metres
– Cleaning will be done between the two prayers
– Doors will be kept open to minimize touching of surfaces
– All worshippers must leave the facilities immediately after the Fard prayerLet us pray to Allah for patience and success.
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Limited Reopening for Friday Prayers June 12th
– Outdoor Jumu’ah: 1:30 & 2:30 pm
– Livestream will continue for those who cannot attend)
– Join our Town Hall meeting this evening at 7:00 PM for additional details)By the grace of Allah we will be holding two outdoor Jumu’ah prayers in a limited and controlled manner on Friday, June 12 following the Government of Ontario’s allowance for places of worship to have a maximum of 30% capacity.
As you aware aware, COVID-19 remains a serious health risk and we need to do our part to minimize the spread of the virus. As a result we are re-opening in a gradual manner with a lower than 30% capacity to minimize risk.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
In order to attend you must first complete Ontario’s COVID-19 self-assessment
(register for self assessment here – https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/ )
If your assessment is clear, you can then register for one of the two prayer sessions below.
Registration will commence at 8:00 PM today. Registration link:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jumah-registration-108941852012
• First prayer: Khutbah at 1:30 pm; Khateeb Shaikh Musleh Khan
• Second prayer: Khutbah at 2:30 pm; Khateeb Dr. Abdullah Hakim QuickEach prayer is limited to 100 registered participants (50 brothers & 50 sisters).
Social distancing and other rules will be strictly observed as follows:
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTENDEES
1. Complete Ontario’s COVID-19 self-assessment
2. Register yourself and each additional individual separately
3. Print out or save a copy of your registration on your phone. You will NOT be allowed to enter the prayer area without proof of registration
4. Make wudhu at home as washroom facilities will NOT be available
5. Wear a mask at all times and bring a prayer rug for one (no sharing allowed); no tarps will be spread on the ground so you may want to bring plastic to spread under your prayer rug to avoid soiling it.
6. Enter the facilities from the South gate (main gate) and proceed to park as directed.
7. Maintain a safe social distance (2 metres) at all times; place your prayer rug only at a marked spot as directed. Please bring your own chair if you require one.
8. Follow the directions of our volunteers at all times
9. Give salaams and gestures from a safe distance; do not congregate to socialize with others.
10. Disperse right after the Fard prayer by exiting from the North Gate as directed. You can perform your sunnah prayers at home.Please dress according to the weather, and bring an umbrella, sunglasses and reusable shoe-bags.
Young children, frail seniors and those with pre-existing medical conditions are advised not to attend.”
